Construction contracts

We draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts that protect your commercial interests and comply with UAE construction law and international standards.

Practice Overview

Construction contracts form the legal backbone of any building or infrastructure project. At Kayrouz & Associates, we support clients at every stage of the contractual process—from pre-bid structuring to contract execution, administration, and enforcement.

Our lawyers work with developers, contractors, consultants, and project owners to draft bespoke construction agreements or adapt standard forms such as FIDIC to suit the project’s legal and commercial context. We focus on balancing responsibilities, managing risks, and establishing clear frameworks for performance, payments, variations, delays, and dispute resolution.

We also assist with reviewing and negotiating existing contracts to ensure that the terms are enforceable, fair, and aligned with current regulations and market norms. This includes advising on back-to-back arrangements, subcontracts, performance bonds, and collateral warranties.

Throughout the project lifecycle, we provide ongoing legal support to manage claims, resolve disputes, and enforce rights under contract terms.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Drafting and adapting construction contracts, including FIDIC and bespoke forms
  • Negotiating terms with consultants, contractors, and suppliers
  • Advising on risk transfer, delay penalties, and liquidated damages
  • Structuring subcontracts and consultancy agreements
  • Reviewing collateral warranties, bonds, and guarantees
  • Legal support for contract administration and enforcement
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz
    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma
    Head Litigator
    Hanan Ahmed
    Practicing Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar
    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Arka Navle
    Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen
    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Mark Engelman
    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Rita Semaan
    Legal Consultant
    Carlos Rahme
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb
    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Geagea
    Legal Consultant
    Saeed Gaber
    Legal Research Analyst
    Muhammed Ali Charif
    Junior Legal Counsel
    Jenifer Abu Nasr
    Paralegal
    Patricia Abi Mansour
    Business Development Manager
    Varalakshmi Balasubramanian
    Operations Assistant
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